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How to update browser.bookmarks.defaultLocation with JavaScript

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The default location of the new bookmark is set in about:config,that is browser.bookmarks.defaultLocation. How can i change it with JavaScript in third-party extensions?

The default location of the new bookmark is set in about:config,that is browser.bookmarks.defaultLocation. How can i change it with JavaScript in third-party extensions?

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Hi Jason

It is not possible to alter about:config preferences using an add-on.

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Paul said

Hi Jason It is not possible to alter about:config preferences using an add-on.

Well. Is there an API to update the default bookmark location?As is usually done by clicking on the collection star.

Modified by Jason

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I am sorry, but I do not believe that there is.

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Perhaps a policy would do what you want. There is a list of policies on github and searchfox.

https://support.mozilla.org/en-US/kb/customizing-firefox-using-group-policy-windows

Modified by Terry

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I researched policy, maybe my knowledge is shallow and I didn't find a solution.

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There is also autoconfig.js which enables you to preset preferences. (Remove the blank space in the second link.)

https://support.mozilla.org/en-US/kb/customizing-firefox-using-autoconfig https://www.userchrome. org/what-is-userchrome-js.html

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What is your use case for modifying the browser.bookmarks.defaultLocation pref ?

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cor-el said

What is your use case for modifying the browser.bookmarks.defaultLocation pref ?

I'm using a third-party bookmark add-on “Bookmark Tab Here”, but Firefox's bookmark button doesn't remember the add-on's most recent bookmark location.